Teacher Shortage

• Teacher shortage a ‘global phenomenon,’ UN agency warns

  The UNESCO report, released Tuesday, comes just before World Teacher Day on Thursday, which UNESCO proclaimed in 1994 to celebrate the work of teachers.

  Canada

  Oct 4
  
• Student violence on teachers is a growing concern. What can be done?

  With mounting concerns over cases of violence and abuse, union leaders and teachers say there are multiple issues that need to be addressed.

  Canada

  Sep 30
  
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• Quebec education minister rejects hearings on gender identity, prefers expert panel

  Quebec's political class has been seized with questions about gender identity after a school received threats after a nonbinary teacher asked to use the honorific Mx.

  Canada

  Sep 13
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• With school back, Quebec still trying to fill more than 1,300 teacher spots

  The education ministry in Quebec says there are still 217 regular full-time and 1,114 part-time teaching jobs to fill in schools across the province.

  Education

  Sep 6
• Canada’s teachers say ongoing shortage creating ‘crisis’ What’s behind it?

  Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville recently confirmed the province was lacking more than 8,500 teachers, with 1,859 full-time and 6,699 part-time positions unfilled.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Concerns raised about teacher shortage in N.B. just days before start of school year

  As children get ready to return to the classroom, all four anglophone school districts in New Brunswick are still hiring teachers, causing concern at the NBTA.

  Education

  Aug 31
• Albertan parents question class sizes, student supports with start of new school year

  This week marks the first week of school for many students in Calgary and area. This can be a time that is very exciting but also very nerve-wracking for many families.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns

  Last week, Quebec's education minister said that at last count there were at least 8,558 vacant teaching positions, including 1,859 full-time and 6,699 part-time.

  Education

  Aug 27
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• Quebec lacking upwards of 8,500 teachers as new school year looms

  Quebec is short 1,859 full-time teachers and 6,699 part-time teachers. The teacher shortage comes to a total of 8,558, according to the province's education minister.

  Education

  Aug 23
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• Survey finds B.C. teachers feeling stressed, overwhelmed amid staff crunch

  Over 80 per cent reported "direct impacts" from teacher shortages, while more than two thirds said they faced an increased workload and more stress.

  Education

  May 30